Kirtimukha

The Kirtimukha (Roughly Translated AS 'Face of Glory') is an Onamental Motif Common in Hindu and Buddhist Temple Architecture Across South India And Southeast Asia. The story of Kirtimukha is Said to Originate from The Skanda Purana. The Kirtimukha is the Face of A Demon Lion That SAID to have created to Destroy Rahu. Rahu, However, Seeks Shiva's Protection, and The Demon Lion is Left Without A Prey. Shiva Then Orders The Lion To Eat Its Own Limbs and Stop Only at The Face. The Kirtimukha is Thought to Ward Off Evil Influences And serves as a guardian of the temple threshold. It Also Be Found Adorning The Destation and Is not be confused for a Simhamukha (Lion Face). The Kirtimukha, Engaged in the Act of Self- Swallowing. All- Consuming Nature of Time. This Prominent Motif Adons The Idols of Gods. The Kirtimukha is the symbol of power and appears Mainly on the Adhishtana, Pillars and Dwaragopura Walls of 8oše Hampi Temples.Read more